Juventus vs Pafos preview, prediction, team news, and head-to-head

With both teams locked on six points heading into Matchday 6, the stakes could not  be higher where a win here could seal a spot in the knockout round playoffs.

The Bianconeri are determined to make a statement in Europe, while newcomers Pafos FC are aiming to extend their dream campaign with another upset, this time on Italian soil.

Juventus come into this must-win European clash on the back of a 2-1 loss to Napoli in Serie A, a result that halted their three-match winning run. Their recent form shows some inconsistency, and manager Luciano Spalletti will be concerned about the team’s ongoing struggles at the back.

A crucial 3-2 win over Bodo/Glimt on Match day 5 kept their hopes alive, and with two of their final three group games at home, picking up three points in Turin is non negotiable.

As for Pafos FC, the UCL debutants arrive in high spirits. Unbeaten in their last five across all competitions (3W, 2D), they have gained traction with back-to-back league victories and a gutsy 2-2 draw against Monaco in Europe.

Their only loss in this Champions League run came against Bayern Munich, but they have otherwise been solid, especially away from home. Clean sheets at Olympiacos and Kairat underline their defensive discipline.

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This will be the first-ever meeting between Juventus and Pafos FC in any official competition. With no previous H2H history to draw from, Wednesday’s match marks uncharted territory for both clubs.

Juventus are facing major selection headaches in defence, with key centre-backs Federico Gatti, Daniele Rugani, and Bremer all unavailable due to injury. Their absence forces manager Luciano Spalletti to deploy Teun Koopmeiners in a makeshift defensive role once again.

The attack is also short of firepower, with leading scorer Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik both sidelined until after the new year. That puts the responsibility on Jonathan David to lead the line, supported by the lively and talented Kenan Yildiz in the creative role behind him.

Pafos FC, on the other hand, receive a timely lift as Joao Correia returns from suspension and is available for selection. However, the manager will still have to travel without Ken Sema and Momingos Quina.

This leaves the team with David Luiz as the leader of the defence line and Mislav Orsic as the player to take charge of the midfield and attack.

Juventus (3-4-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Kelly, Koopmeiners; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram, Cambiaso; Conceicao, Yildiz; David

Pafos (4-5-1): Michael; Bruno, Luiz, Luckassen, Goldar; Sunjic, Pepe; Jaja, Dragomir, Orsic; Anderson

Juventus are supposed to get a smooth win in this match, and you can bet on this option at Livescorebet. The Italian giants have the home advantage and European pedigree to overcome Pafos.

Although the match may not be a goal fest, it promises to be a tense, tactical battle. Expect some corners in this match, especially when the visitors are trying to stop their host from scoring.

Prediction: Juventus 2-0 Pafos

• Bet on Juventus to win

• Over 1.5 goals

• Over 7.5 corners